I've been looking at the Optoma HD-81 or the Sony VPL-VW100. Both have great 10,000:1 contrast ratios and excellent black levels. http://www.projectorcentral.com/optoma_hd81.htm Here's a comparative review of the most popular 1080p models: Mitsubishi HC5000, Optoma HD81, Panasonic PT-AE1000U, and Sony VPL-VW50: http://www.projectorcentral.com/1080p_shootout.htm